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NSCAS Statewide Assessment Theory of Practice
The Nebraska Statewide Assessment Theory of Action serves as a guide, or rationale, for decision-making regarding Nebraska’s statewide assessment system. At the center of all decisions is the student and Nebraska educator.
Public Comment: One Percent Alternate Assessment Waiver
2024-2025 Summative Assessment Test Dates
NSCAS Growth Fall Window
Aug 19 – Sep 27, 2024
NSCAS Growth Winter Window
Dec 2, 2024 – Jan 24, 2025
(Holiday Downtime Dec 29, 2024 – Jan 2, 2025)
NSCAS Growth & Science
March 24 – May 2, 2025
NSCAS Alternate Window
March 24 – May 2, 2025
Test Window 1 – Initial
Standard Administration (Paper): March 25, 2025
Accommodations Administration (Paper): March 25-28; March 31 & April 1-4, 2025
Standard & ACT-Authorized Accommodations (Online): March 25-28; March 31 & April 1-4, 2025
Test Window 2 – Initial and Make-up
Standard Administration (Paper): April 8, 2025
Accommodations Administration (Paper): April 8-11 & April 14-18, 2025
Standard & ACT-Authorized Accommodations (Online): April 8-11 & April 14-18, 2025
Test Window 3 – Make-up Only
Standard Administration (Paper): April 22, 2025
Accommodations Administration (Paper): April 22-25; April 28-30, & May 1-2, 2025
Standard & ACT-Authorized Accommodations (Online): April 22-25; April 28-30, & May 1-2, 2025
ELPA21 & ALT ELPA
Jan 27 – March 14, 2025
Download a complete 2024-2025 NSCAS Testing Windows pdf (includes New/Existing Student Cutoff Dates).
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